Chief master sergeant selects recognized during selection tour

Senior leadership assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing gather for a group photo with Senior Master Sgt. Nathaniel Thompson, 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, center, after surprising him with the news that he was selected for promotion to chief master sergeant at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. All chief master sergeants are expected to serve as mentors for non-commissioned officers and junior enlisted members, and to serve as advisers to unit commanders and senior officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)

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Chief master sergeant selects recognized during selection tour

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leroy Coombes, 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, receives a hug after it was announced that he was selected for promotion to chief master sergeant at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. Chief master sergeant selection happens once per year, made more significant this year as six senior master sergeants were selected from the 28th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)

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Chief master sergeant selects recognized during selection tour

Officers and senior noncommissioned officers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing gather for a group photo during a chief master sergeant selection tour Nov. 29, 2023, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. Four out of six total chief master sergeant selects from the 28th BW were visited during the tour to receive the news of their promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)

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Chief master sergeant selects recognized during selection tour

Officers and senior noncommissioned officers gather for a group photo during a chief master sergeant selection tour at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. By Federal Law, no more than 1.25% of enlisted force can become a chief master sergeant, marking a significant milestone as six senior master sergeants from the 28th Bomb Wing were selected for promotion this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)

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Chief master sergeant selects recognized during selection tour

Senior Master Sgt. Anik Emery, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, gives a speech after receiving the news that he was selected for promotion to chief master sergeant at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank, making up 1 percent of the enlisted Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)

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Chief master sergeant selects recognized during selection tour

Senior Master Sgt. Anik Emery, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, receives a hug after it was announced that he was selected for promotion to chief master sergeant at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. Attaining the rank of chief master sergeant is the pinnacle of an Air Force enlisted person's career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)

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Chief master sergeant selects recognized during selection tour

Published Nov. 30, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Senior leadership assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing gather for a group photo with Senior Master Sgt. Nathaniel Thompson, 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, center, after surprising him with the news that he was selected for promotion to chief master sergeant at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Nov. 29, 2023. All chief master sergeants are expected to serve as mentors for non-commissioned officers and junior enlisted members, and to serve as advisers to unit commanders and senior officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)